What they don't want you to know
Lies Lies Lies
In a 1994 hearing before the US Congress (which has the power to make the laws in America) seven tobacco company executives (known as the Seven Dwarves) swore that nicotine is not addictive. They lied.
I believe nicotine is not addictive
Watch tobacco company executives lie about the addictive nature of their products.
Other prime examples of the tobacco industry lying about its products:
Philip Morris is Moralistic? (1976)
Philip Morris pledges they are moralistic company. You be the judge.
Philip Morris compares smoking to eating apple sauce (1976)
Watch this Philip Morris executive compare smoking addiction to eating apple sauce.Dr. Jeff Wigand "The Insider"
Dr. Jeff Wigand achieved fame when he became the tobacco industry's highest ranking former executive to address public health and smoking issues. He exposed the truth to the public about the industry's disregard for health and safety during an interview with the TV show ‘60 Minutes' in 1994 and testified against the tobacco industry in a lawsuit conducted in Mississippi in 1995.
Australian actor Russell Crowe portrayed Dr. Jeff Wigand in the film "The Insider" that was released in 1999. The movie is an account of the events leading up to and surrounding Dr. Wigand's ‘60 Minutes' interview.
Poking fun at the tobacco industry
The Chasers War on Everything anti-smoking campaign
Meet the graphic health warnings model.
Recall anti-smoking advertisement
Do tobacco company executives really care about your health? Watch veteran comedian John Clark's recall advertisement.